Audi Q3: Overview - Transverse Link

1 - Stone Chip Protection

• For allocation. Refer to the Parts Catalog.

2 - Lower Transverse Link

• Removing and installing. Refer to → Chapter "Lower Transverse Link, Removing and Installing, FWD Vehicles".

3 - Nut

• 90 Nm + 90º
• Always replace if removed
• Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position. Refer to → Chapter "Wheel Bearing in Curb Weight, Lifting Vehicles with Coil Spring".

4 - Eccentric Screw

• Do not turn more than 90º right or left (that is smallest to largest possible adjustment)
• For toe setting
• Perform a vehicle alignment after loosening. Refer to → Chapter "Axle Alignment Procedure".

5 - Eccentric Washer

• Inner bore with tab

6 - Nut

• 95 Nm
• Always replace if removed
• Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position. Refer to → Chapter "Wheel Bearing in Curb Weight, Lifting Vehicles with Coil Spring".

7 - Eccentric Screw

• Do not turn more than 90º right or left (that is smallest to largest possible adjustment)
• For camber setting
• Perform a vehicle alignment after loosening. Refer to → Chapter "Axle Alignment Procedure".

8 - Subframe

• Removing and installing. Refer to → Chapter "Subframe, Removing and installing, FWD Vehicles".

9 - Eccentric Washer

• Inner bore with tab

10 - Nut

• 95 Nm
• 80 Nm. This tightening specification only applies in conjunction with Insert Tool - 18mm -T10179-
• Always replace if removed
• Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position. Refer to → Chapter "Wheel Bearing in Curb Weight, Lifting Vehicles with Coil Spring".

11 - Nut

• For tightening specifications, see bolt -16-
• Always replace if removed

12 - Washer

13 - Upper Transverse Link

• Removing and installing. Refer to → Chapter "Upper Transverse Link, Removing and Installing, FWD Vehicles".

14 - Washer

15 - Wheel Bearing Housing

16 - Bolt

• 130 Nm + 90º
• Always replace if removed
• Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position. Refer to → Chapter "Wheel Bearing in Curb Weight, Lifting Vehicles with Coil Spring".

17 - Bolt

• Always replace if removed

18 - Expanding Rivet

• Quantity: 2

19 - Bolt

• 8 Nm
• Quantity: 3

Overview - Tie Rod

1 - Tie Rod

• Removing and installing. Refer to → Chapter "Tie Rod, Removing and Installing, FWD Vehicles".

2 - Washer

3 - Bolt

• 130 Nm + 90º
• Always replace if removed
• Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position. Refer to → Chapter "Wheel Bearing in Curb Weight, Lifting Vehicles with Coil Spring".

4 - Bolt

• Always replace if removed

5 - Subframe

• Removing and installing. Refer to → Chapter "Subframe, Removing and installing, FWD Vehicles".

6 - Nut

• 90 Nm + 90º
• Always replace if removed

7 - Wheel Bearing Housing

8 - Nut

• Always replace if removed

9 - Washer

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